Experience · Nashville
East Bank Family Afternoon at Wasioto Park
Keep the kids active and engaged on Nashville's East Bank without any stress. Start the afternoon at Wasioto Park tackling the climbing wall and riverside play trails. Wrap up with warm wood-fired slices and seasonal hospitality nearby in East Nashville.
A 3-hour Nashville afternoon plan for families — Wasioto Park, Lockeland Table, Shelby Park.
- Duration
- 3 hrs
- Cost
- $25–$60
- Stops
- 3 stops
- Area
- East Bank + 2 more
- Walking
- Moderate walking · Total 2.4-mile driving route
- Best time
- 12:00 – 5:00 PM
- Ideal for
- Families · Kids
The plan
The plan
- 1Wasioto Park(1 hr 30 min)→
- 2Lockeland Table(1 hr)→
- 3Shelby Park(30 min)
Why this plan works
The 3 stops cover about 2.4 miles total, which keeps you in one pocket of Nashville instead of crossing town between them. Wasioto Park is the main event and takes the biggest block of time; the other stops are built around it. It finishes at Shelby Park — a short, low-effort stop you can skip if you're ready to call it. Best suited to families and families with kids who want a planned Nashville outing without improvising between stops.
The story
Overview
Keep the kids active and engaged on Nashville's East Bank without any stress. Start the afternoon at Wasioto Park tackling the climbing wall and riverside play trails. Wrap up with warm wood-fired slices and seasonal hospitality nearby in East Nashville.
The itinerary
3 stops, one great day
- 11h 30mWasioto Park
Outdoors · East Bank
Innovative play space along the river with a climbing wall, splash areas, amphitheater & a trail.
What to do — Scramble across the public climbing wall, test the splash areas, and explore the riverfront walking loop.
Book it · Wasioto Park
The Alan Jackson Experience | Museum & Whiskey Tasting5.0 (8)1 hrFrom $250.3 mi away
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1.8 mi · 7 min drive
Then Drive about 5 minutes east along Woodland Street into Lockeland Springs.
21 hrLockeland TableFood & Drink · Lockeland Springs
Rustic, rehabbed storefront setting for Southern-accented American grub & wood-fired pizzas.
What to do — Order wood-fired margherita pizzas and comforting Southern-accented plates in a welcoming neighborhood storefront.
Scout Side QuestVote on the ultimate pizza technique: classic triangle bite, folded like a taco, or rebellious crust-first.
0.6 mi · 12 min walk or 4 min drive
Then Drive three blocks east to Shelby Park for a calm post-meal stretch on the grass.
3Optional 30 minShelby ParkOutdoors · East Nashville
300-acre green space offering playgrounds, baseball fields, golf courses, a boat ramp & a dog run.
What to do — Take a twenty-minute winding walk past the pond and playground beneath the mature shade trees.
Scout Side QuestFind the tree with the most dramatic personality. Everyone agree on its secret alter ego.
Book it · Shelby Park
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Common questions
Planning this outing
- Is this a good Nashville itinerary for families?
- Yes. It's built for families and families with kids and runs about 3 hrs across 3 stops, starting at Wasioto Park.
- How long does this outing take?
- Plan on 3 hrs door to door, including time between stops.
- How much does this Nashville itinerary cost?
- Roughly $25–$60 per person, before parking and tips. Free and low-cost stops are marked on each card.
- Is this itinerary walkable?
- Not entirely. The stops cover about 2.4 miles, so you'll drive or rideshare between at least one pair.
- Do I need reservations?
- No. Every stop on this plan takes walk-ins, though weekends move faster if you arrive early.
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